DUI/DWI offenders in Paradise are occasionally given the opportunity to take advantage of a drug rehab program in lieu of penalties for their alcohol or drug related crimes. The punishment for such crimes can occasionally be quite extreme, and may include being locked up in jail and significant fines and even significant costs to pay for being in the court system for and/or convicted of DUI/DWI. Often, specifically for initial offenders, the criminal justice system may decide that addressing the problems of drug or alcohol addiction in treatment is a better decision in the long run for curbing the issue. For DUI/DWI offenders in Paradise who are lucky enough to be permitted to take part in this rehab process instead of other far more serious consequences, a great number will stay away from the criminal justice system permanently.